The art of cat handling for films has been around for quite some time, but rarely do we get to see a glimpse of the craft documented in the media covering Hollywood in its heyday. But such was the case for cat handler Walter Huber, who was interviewed about his work in bringing the cat […]
Directed by: George Sidney This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film. Synopsis: Based on the novel by Sinclair Lewis. Judge Cass Timberlane (Spencer Tracy) marries Virginia Marshland (Lana Turner), a woman his society friends deem is from the “wrong side of […]
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Starring: Judy Garland, Robert Walker, James Gleason, Keenan Wynn Directed by: Vincente Minnelli, Fred Zinnemann Synopsis: Corporal Joe Allen (Robert Walker) is in New York on a two-day leave when he happens to meet Alice Maybery (Judy Garland.) The two go out together and find an instant mutual attraction, so much so that their date lasts for […]
Original Air Date: February 29, 2012 Starring: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher, Atticus Shaffer Directed by: Alex Hardcastle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: In a subplot to this episode focused on Sue’s Leap Year birthday surprise party, Frankie (Patricia Heaton) is surprised to learn that Mike (Neil […]
Universal International Pictures Starring: Rex Reason, Faith Domergue, Jeff Morrow, Russell Johnson Also Starring: Orangey Directed by: Joseph M. Newman Synopsis: Pilot and scientist Dr. Cal Meacham (Rex Reason) is chosen to join a group of fellow researchers in a top-secret location where advances in nuclear energy are being developed under the watchful eye of a strange man named […]
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, Alan Tudyk, Adrian Ricard Directed by: Alex Proyas Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains minor spoilers for this movie. Synopsis: Suggested by stories written by Isaac Asimov. Del Spooner (Will Smith) is a Chicago police officer in the year 2035, when robots have become commonplace, […]
Columbia Pictures Corporation Starring: Joan Bennett, James Mason, Geraldine Brooks, Henry O’Neill Directed by: Max Ophüls Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film. Synopsis: Lucia Harper (Joan Bennett) finds herself in a sticky situation when she tries to discourage the advances of a sleazy slicker, Tom Harper (Henry O’Neill) towards her […]
Directed by: Sergio Leone Synopsis: The ultimate spaghetti western, this sprawling, epic shoot-em-up film is a classic. Blondie (Clint Eastwood) and Tuco (Eli Wallach) have a pretty good bounty scam going on, but the friends become enemies when Blondie two-times Tuco. Ultimately they learn about a stash of gold which brings them into the sights […]
Gainsborough Pictures Starring: Glynis Johns, Googie Withers, Griffith Jones, John McCallum, Margaret Rutherford Directed by: Ken Annakin Synopsis: A charming tale about a maid with a tail. When Dr. Paul Martin (Griffith Jones) takes a solo vacation to go fishing off the coast of Cornwall, he is pulled overboard by a mischevious mermaid named Miranda (Glynis Johns) who […]
Also Known As: Three on a Weekend Gainsborough Pictures Starring: John Lodge, Margaret Lockwood, Hugh Williams, René Ray Directed by: Carol Reed Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film. Synopsis: The August Bank Holiday starts with the mad rush from London to the trains heading for the seaside as we follow three […]